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Retaliation Claims
Sometimes employees believe their boss is punishing them unfairly for an action in the workplace. If true, this punishment could be considered retaliation, which is prohibited in the workplace. Retaliation is described as occurring when an employer punishes an employee … Continue reading
Legal Employment Discrimination
There’s always a lot of talk about employment discrimination, but there are some situations in which employers can legally discriminate during the hiring process. Depending on the state, these 8 types of discrimination could be legal: Bankruptcy In the Bankruptcy … Continue reading
Trade Secret Misappropriation
Most are familiar with patents, trademarks, and copyrights. However, there is a fourth type of intellectual property called trade secrets. Trade secrets consist of information that can be a formula, pattern, compilation, program, device, method, technique or process. To be … Continue reading
What to Include in a Purchase and Sale Agreement
One of InnovaCounsel’s many legal services deals with purchase and sales agreements. These contracts are generally used for transactions involving real estate and business assets. With purchase and sales agreements, certain conditions must first be met in order for the … Continue reading
Utilizing Outside Counsel
In their general corporate legal work, InnovaCounsel directs the work of outside attorneys. This is a relationship that can be difficult to establish and maintain, but when it is balanced properly, it can be a fruitful relationship for the company … Continue reading
Three Merger Mistakes to Avoid
Company mergers are often complicated arrangements with huge implications for all of the involved parties. As the merging companies begin to put the details together, there are three major pitfalls to avoid prior to closing the deal. Being too helpful … Continue reading
5 Commonly Misunderstood Employment Laws
Sometimes employers violate workplace laws, with or without realizing it. This can leave the employer vulnerable to litigation brought by one or more of their employees. Here are five examples of commonly misunderstood employment laws: Telling employees they can’t discuss … Continue reading
Intellectual Property Theft
Companies depend on intellectual property to profit and even survive. So, when it is stolen or infringed upon, it can be a big deal. Intellectual property can be books, ideas, written items, inventions, and more. If a company discovers their … Continue reading
Corporate Compliance Programs
As regulations have increased within many industries, compliance programs have become more common. Corporate compliance programs ensure that all employees understand and follow the code of ethics laid out by the company. When creating a corporate compliance program, the organization … Continue reading